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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Cohnfield's Creditors.

DETROIT, Mich, December 21.-The New
York creditors OF Isidor Cohnfield have be.
gun, through their Detroit attorneys, pro-
ceedings to recover the $4,000 in United
States bonds, which woman representing
Cohnfield endeavored to negotiate, and
which are now held by the police depart
ment OF this city.
Later in the afternoon third suit was
begun to recover part of the proceeds of
the bonds. 1t is said Cohnfield left New
York with 1927, 900 in cash, besides $780,
900 bonds, there being at the time a jrdg-
ment aggregating 100000 standing
against him. A writ OF garnishment was
gotten out and served on the police depart
ment generally. At six o'clock this even.
ing the bonds were returned to the woman.
She was released and Immediately Joined
Cohnfield at Windsor. 1t has been learned
she is Mrs. Fenner, a former housekeeper of
who disappeared from New
York shortly after his flight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Sprung q Leak and Foundered.

PHILADELPHIA, December 22.-The c. G..
Cranmer, from Norfolk, reports that on
Sunday off Cape Henry, she fell in with the
schooner Cath w. May, bound from Phila-
delphia for Richmond, which had encount-
cred a gale and sprung leak. The crew
we're kept at the pumps from Saturday un-
til Sunday, when she foundered. The cap
tain and steward were drowned. The sur
vivors were taken aboard the Cranmer and
towed here with seven feet OF water i'll her
hold
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
ARrESIAN WELLS.

One Of the most important bills for Mon.
tana introduced ut the last session of Con.
gress was that OF Delegate Toole to have An
appropriation made for boring artesian
wells OIL the bench lands, which are incapa-
BILE of being supplied with irrigation by
bitches or canals conducted from water
courses. Sucb an appropriation, il made.
would result in the reclamation OF large
areas Ct land which will otherwise always
remain practically valueess. The bill failed
in the last Congress, but it is understood
that it will be brought forward again at an
early date at this session. The prospects
for its success are greatly hampered, how.
ever, By the eenseless and dishonest cou se
of certain journals in the Territory who in
Aist that irrigation is not needed in Mon
tana opposing desert land entries with the
statement that satisfactory crops can be
grown without such assistance. The facts
Bitter Root valley, which is regarded
as the best agricultural section
Of the Territory. 81 quarter OF CEN
tury's experience has demonstrated
the necessity for irrigation there, and cer'
tainly if j. is needed there it is upon the
bench lands. The same experience has
shown that the Galatin Valley is unable
to get along without irrigation, where a
large portion Of the lover valley lay idle
until recently because of the difficulty OF
conducting water upon it, leaving it unde'
sirab!e to the settler. No one will contend
that the open prairie regions enjoy any
thing like the intali that these two val
leys are favored with, and it would be far
better to concede the point at once and
help the passage OF Delegate Toole's bill
with all the strength OF argument in its
favor that is possible. Should such an ap-
preparation be made large sections OF the
open prairie land Of Montana now vacant
and likely to remain so for years to come
would be brought into tne market and set
tied up, thereby adding to the wealth OF the
Torritprv
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Professor Hayden Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, December 22.-This morn.
ing Dr. Ferdinand Vanvere Hayden died at
bis residence in this city after an illness o,
over year and a half. He was a dis
t.nguished scientist and widely known as a.
geologist. He was born OF Puritan descent
in Westfield, Mass, September 7, 1922.
lie entered Oberlin, Ohio, College when l6
years old, and graduated in 1850. He was
a member OF the National Academy of
Scientists and OF nearly all other scientific
american and honorary and correspond
ing member of a large number of scientific
bodies in foreign countries. He occupied
more than twenty years in the exploration
OF the great west and has extended his in
vestigations over a great portion of Kan.
sas. Nebraska. Colorado, New Mexico, Da-
kota, Montana, Idaho and Utah. Among
his publications were "The Great West:
Its Attractions and Resources" in 1880.
and North America" in 1888.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
The Cleri importation,

NEw YORK, December 22.-Counsel for
Haay Trinity Church filed demurrer to-
dayin the suit Of the United States against
tba rector, wardens and vestrymen Of the
cblrch to recover a fine for an alleged
Violation OF the contract labor law, in in
porting Rev. E. Walpole Warren, an Eng.
lie;;. man, under a contract to become
pastor of the church. Argument on the de-
marrer will be heard in January.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
4 TRUTHFUL TRIO.
Davis and Edward Both Confess to Bur-
glary--Searcy Admits That He Was q
State Roarder IN Colorado.

Davis and Edwards Both Confess to Bur-
State Roarder IN Color ado.
Yesterday afternoon the case of the
Territory against Walt. searcy was tried
in Justice Dingevon's Court. It viii! be
remembered that about three weeks ago
one WIN. Davis WAS tried in the same
court on charge of burglary. Davis
swore that he was drunk when he fell in
with p man who asked him to sell some
goods that he had stored in a house. They
proceeded to the house formerly occupied
as boarding house on South Main street.
The stranger entered by the back door,
passed out a roll OF carpet and other
goods to Davis, who sold them. Davis was
held to await the action OF the Grand j Jury,
under $1,000 bonds. Marshal Lou p.
Smith has since been quietly working up
the case. He was satisfied that Davis had
told the truth, SO far as being directed by
another man was concerned. little
later WIN. Brownfield's house on West
Broadway was burglarized, ard a quantity
Of goods belonging to Mrs. Lockwood and
others. that were stored in the house. were
abstracted. as well as Il perambulator be-
longing to Mr.. Alex Ra'ston. that was in
tue barn. Some Of the goods were sold
in Rohnson's second hand store. and 9th
ers in a pawn shop. Marshal Smit!.
ARRESTED MAN
named Edwards, who ha sold some OF the
goods. Edwards denied having stolen the
goods, but on being shown the house they
were taken from, made a confession to
Marshal Smith, ari said the director and
chief actor in the business was Walt.
S"arcy. The latter WAS arrested i.y Mar
shall Smith On Saturday, and brought up
for trial yesterday, as stated. MIR. Dewitt
conducted the case for the Territory, and
Mr.. Carne was counsel for the defendant.
Edwards and Davis were brought in as
witnesses for the prosecution. and testified
that Searcy was the organizer OF all the
burslaries they had taken part in. Ed
wards was absent in Helena when the
burglary at Brownfield's house was com.
mitted, but he disposed of come OF the
goods when he returned. Searcy testified
in his own behalf that he was innocent,
and that he
NEVER SAwEDWARDS
except in Denver, here he lived from 1877
to 1887. Under close examination by
Mr.. De Witt he admitted that he had been
away from Denver in 1885, when he was
serving a term in the penitentiary at Can
yon City, for grand larceny. He was COM
mitted to Jail in default OF $1,000 bonds,
to await the action of the Grand Jury.
Marshal Smith deserves great credit for the
quiet and thorough manner in which he
worked up this case, and secured the trio
of burglars. He was satisfied from the be-
ginning that Searcy was the prime mover
in the business, but arrested Edwards first,
so as to get details of the plan of opera
tions. 1t is quite probable that these men
were concerned in other burglaries besides
besides those mentioned, and some citizens
will sleep more soundly now that they are
in quod.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Convicted of Smuggling.

NEW YORK, December 22.-Paul Bodine
was convicted of smuggling to-day in the
United States Circuit Court. He was ar
rested on the steamer La Gascogne on No
yember 20. There were found in his pock-
cts 22 pieces OF diamond jewelry worth
$4,000, and his trunk contained dresses,
laces and silk. He testified to-day he did
not know he would be compelled to pay
duty. The iewelry he said was given to
him in France to deliver to a friend in San
Francisco. The prisoner said he lives in
San Francisco and is in the wine business
on Sacramento street. He wept like
child when convicted. He will be sentenced
tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
A Bishop Censured.

DUBLIN, December 22.-Un:tcd Ireland
censured the language contained in the
letter which Bishop O'Dwyer recently sent
to the papers as that CT the London Times.
Chief Secretary BaIfour, Mr. Goschen and
Lord HARRINGTON. It also ANNOUNCES that
Sir Michael Morris, Lord Chief Justice o.
the Court OF Common Pleas, Ireland, has
started for Rome to assist in the convfr-
sion of the Pope to approval OF coercion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24

Commissioner OF the General land oa..
me-: sna: 'ne 90. order OF December Is, 1887. di.
lee''ns That all lands heretofore with.
und" urdwn and held for indemnity purposes
sa;I unIer grant to railroads." mentioned in
saa sn% order be restored to the public domain in
thu thu Opened oaao TO settlement and entry under
not;s unt seneral laws after giving the usual
~ e, &c., ne changed and modified SO that
Soma;n s %'S ,,sn sna'. be restored to the public
-. 'n ..a upon the same terms and in the
same manner as was directed to he done
Dy tne order OF August 2, 1887, in relation
20 indemnity lands withdrawn for the hen.
emu OF the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
company, and the subsequent orders of
Al august 10, 1887, in relation to other roads.
Inc Secretary also directs that for the rea.
sons stated the Chicago, Milwaukee e. St.
faui roads be excluded from said order.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
The Court Centisl's Report.

BERLlH, December 22.-The Tasb:att
says that Dr.. Felsicilow, the court dentist
who went to San Reno to operate on the
Crown Princes teeth, has returned to Ber-
lin and reports most favorable improve
ment in the Princes appearance and also
in his voice, which is stronger and clearer.
He says the Crown Prince requested him to
widely circulate this report, in order to
counteract unfavorabie rumors that have
been published regarding his condition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Distance to Chicago.

The Independant OF yesterday gives the
following distances from Helena and Butte
to Chicago: 1.-The distance from Helena to
Ckicago by the Northern Pacific railroad
and connections is 1865 miles; by the
Montana Central and Manitoba and COR
nections the distance is 1916: while by the
Union Pacific the distance is l ,941. When
the Montana Central is completed to Butte
the distance from that camp to Chicago by
the Montana Central and it's connections
will be 1853. by the Montana Union and
Northern Pacific 1.G69, and by the Union
Pssife SOB" When the Northern Pacific
bk-ida -its cnanoct;ns linS between Butte
and GalI.ttin next year, it will bring Butte
within about 1850 miles of Chicago.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
The French Copper Syndicate.

PARIS, December 22.-A syndicate has
been formed in Paris to maintain the price
OF copper. 1t is composed of Rothschilds,
this Compton de Compte, Banque de Paris,
Atdre Gorod & Co.. and A. Secretan. The
syndicate will undertake for two years,
under the direction OF the Societe des Met
eas,x, the acquisition and eale of copper OF
mtring companies giving their adhesion to
thl syndicate.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
They Fixed Him.

LONDON. December PA telegram from
Clonmel says that Mr.. Sheehy, NJ. F., who
was sentenced yesterday to imprisonment
for inciting resistance to eviction. was to-
day thrown to the floor by the jail war
dens, VINO then tied his hands and removed
his clothes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Filed for Record.

The following documents were filed in
the Recorders office yesterday:
Official bond OF Mr.. Wm. NJ. Jack as
County Commissioner, with leopold
Schmidt and L. X. Maillett rs bondsmen.
Mining deed-Thomas H. Fox to Thoa.
H. Judge, surface ground OF Six O'clock
lode claim. this district; considerat ton 81.
Power of attorney-Appointing David
Lewis attorney for ]. H. Fox.
Aftidavits Of annual labor on Little Girl
and Ka,i, O'Brien lode claims, this dis
trict
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Dostructive NOrther.

New YORK, December 21.-The steamer
Zamana, which arrived here to-day from
Cape Hay ytien, reports that heavy
'norther" swept over the West Indies on
the sixth, seventh and eighth instant,
causing much damage. In all, some seventy
vessels we're wrecked. A coasting schooner.
name unknown, capsized while making
Cape Haytien and thirteen Of the crew were
drowned. The British steamer Victa lost
eight of her crew in the same storm. The
British man-of-war Wrang'er, arrived at
Turks Island on the seventh instant badly
damaged by the storm. The French vessel
Chasseur arrived at Cape Haytien on the
eighth with her main and mizzen masts
gone.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Only u Memory.

FREsHpoND, N. Y, December 22.-The
body of John Howson, the actor who died
on Friday last, was incinerat.d at Mount
Olivet Cemetery here this afternoon. The
body was placed in the retort at 3p. M.
in the presence Of two brothers Of the de-
ceased. There were no ceremonies.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
They've Had Enough.

LONDON, December 22.-Smith and Kill
rain met in the office of the Sporting Life
to-day and agreed to let their fight stand a
draw. The talk about Smith and Kilrain
fighting Sullivan has had no result thus
lar. There is general irritation among the
leading newspapers against endeavors
made by the Sporting Life to exclude re.
porters OF other papers from the meeting of
the fighters and their hackers, and to keep
them ignorant Of their doings and inten-
tions. Efforts are being made to ensure
the selection OF snother sporting paper as
stakeholder in future fights.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
CAPTURE or POLISHED VILLAIN.
Preacher, Confidence Man and Bfgamist-
Two Deaths Are Attributed to Him.

Preacher, Confidence Man and Bfsamist-
Two Deaths Are Attributed to Him.
Cincinnati special: A dispatch received
in this city announces the capturein Fulton
County, Illinois, of one OF the cleverest and
notorious toughs in the country. Rev.
William Hammond, the detectives say, is
an adventurer who assumes any role that
for the time being seems to best serve his
designs. He is a preacher, doctor. lawyer,
dead beat, bigamist aud all-round conil-
dence man, and has been guilty OF much
more serious crimes, as will appear. lie
never fails to work the fraternity racket.
and he has belonged to the Masons, Odd
Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Sons OF
Temperance. He
HAS BEEN EXPELLED
from all of them. He has been - preacher
in the Methodist. Presbyterian, BAPTIST,
and Unitarian churches; also Catholic
and q Dunkard. He got 81 900 out OF Mr..
Jackson, OF Savannah. Ga, by playing the
Mason and Odd Fellow racket on him. 1t
WIS for piece OF land that jackson soon
disco tre. had no existence. lie t1Veo III
California. few Years ago, when ne was
preacher. lie married IL member OF MS
flock, placed 1000 insurance on Is nei lae,
and soon after this she died very suddenly
went to bed well as ever and was dead IN
the morning. He got her buried without
exciting suspicion.
COLLECTED THE INSURANCE
money and left at once. He next turned up
at Indian Valley, Ind, where lie soon mar
,,;od q snother woman. He worked the same
cam me- on her-pIaced insurance on her lie.
SSho d;ad as suddenly and mvsterlously as
tho Art and he collected the insura nee.
While he was getting this insurance MS
bouse which he bad insured also, very lnys,
teriously burned and he collected that anu
again disappeared. His next heid OF opera
tion was in New Hampshire, where ~ ne Hal
r;ed Mrs. DR.. II. w. Brockway. She nad
a., l.e" a an a farm in Indiana which was se-
n1'noS bv a, mortgage. He sold this mort
gage ,o,v,rncr
He also arranged matters so that ne cou'u
,et her bank account. He then l'oisoneo
,,or 40 she saws, and left. A nelghbor
1901 Nrs Hammond, nee Brockway, IN
ro...,ar entirely insensible from the poison
w., sba recovered she saved her money
bv the rapid use Of the telegraph anu 'ns s
assistance of Chief of Police Kichasoson VI
Boston. He preached at Bedford, NJ Massii ,s;t
% anJ was run out OF town: He has ne lei'
records r of crookedncss at Allentown, e.
New York and several other eastern !o~ns. thc
He is at present wanted m tho rror rersnne laws.
GJ' To nas arrested at Marietta, Ill., by De,
| 4aot;,e Granuon OF this city. Hahhoao ~ =
seGI'he ut;i1 he tried for bigamy as well as tne
revenue charge.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24

WHEN men to whose charge is confided
the preservation of the peace publicly air
their differences on the street in manner
calculated to provoke breach OF the same.
the respect for law is greatly lessened. Such
scenes should never take place in public.
proper sense OF the responsibility resting
upon them and OF the example OF obedience
to the law which they should set ought to
restrain them even under the greatest pro-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Poplar Grove.
Treyellick.

Richard L. Trcvellck again delivered his
lecture on THE Principles of the Knights
Of Labor" to packed audience in the
Opera House last night. Though the
lecture was in substance the same as on
Monday night, it was SO varied that those
who heard the first could not lose interest
Mr.. Trevellick will lecture at Walkerville
this evening. at Anaconda tomorrow, and
will rest in Butte on Sunday. He will
lecture Monday evening at Granite; Tues
day at Philipsburg and Wednesday at
Missoula. Then he will return to Butte
for Christmas, and will deliver his next
lecture at Glendive, on his way east.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
IT ThaWad Ont.

CINCINNATI, December 22.-Ed. johnson,
coiored, placed some dynamite cartridges
in the oven of his stove to thaw this morn
ins. Soon after a terrific explosion took
place, nearly destroying his house, killing
his 18-year-old daughter and an infant,
and seriously injuring johnson and his
wife.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Oh, DO Let Us Have Po8ce.

Chicago Tribune: We appeal to Miss
Susan B. Anthony and Miss Lucy Stone to
settle their differences as amicably as pos
sible, even at the cost OF some concessions
on both sides. The present unproms!ng
condition of things in France is dlstractlng
enough to lovers of a republican form OF
government without any grave compnca-
fions on this side OF the water.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
The Nova Sc0tian Raft.

WASHINGTON, December 21.-Secretary
Whitney has instructed Commodore
Gherardi, in command of the New York
navy yard, to send a naval vessel on a
cruise after the enormous raft from Nova
Scotia, now adrift in the path OF European
vessels, and if possible, tow it to place OF
safety.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Tammany Watchful for American Labo,

New YORK, December 22.-Tammany
Hall held large meeting tonight and
listened to ongratulatory speeches on the
result OF the last election. A resolution
was passed favoring the prompt and
speedy enactment by Congress OF such
measures as would reduce the surplus now
accumulated in the Treasury and limit the
revenue to the needs Of the Government,
but dems nding that in any readjustment
OF the tariff the interests of American
labor should be jealously protected.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
wOOLENs AND WORSTEDs.
Manufacturers and Commission Men Dis
cuss the INEQUALITIES of the Tariff.

CuSS the l06Qu4l1t1e6 Oh tH0 ASsTAus
New YORK, December 2l.-Representa-
tives of the principal woolen and worsted
manufactures OF the United States met
this morning to discuss matters pertinent
to their business and correct abuses that
have crept in, principally those connected
with the credit and discount systems. After
considerable discussion rules were adopted
setting forth:
'.All bills to date from delivery OF goods,
either six months straight o: discount OF
one per cent month to shorter time.'
reference samples only to be given to
purchasers, all other samples to be charged
for.'
A committee was appointed to decide
when these rules 20 into effect. The senior
member Of the firm OF A. J. Juiiliard Il Co.
commented on the absence OF any repre-
sentatives of foreign houses. He said the
tariff OF 1883 was designed to afford sufii-
c;ent protection, but we have been steadily
losing ground, while the importation OF
foreign goods has increased in most
alarming manner. A conspicuous example
of the
IRREGULARITIES OF THE TARIFF
is found in the discrimination in rates OF
duty imposed upon woolen and worstd
cloths. In some cases the duty on wool
used in making worsted cloths exceeds the
duty imposed on the finished article. There
ia much reason to believe the manufacture
Of worsted cloths must soon cease IN this
country unless the tariff law in this regard
is amended. Juilliard presented an agree
ment which called for subscription Of money
to organize fund for the payment OF
agents at the principal custom houses to
keep the organization advised as to i'm
portations OF wooden aud worsted fabrics,
to assist in the detection of the evasion OF
the tariff laws and generally assist in pro-
tecti1g home manufactures. Ihlrty'si1
firms agreed to contribute various annual
amounts for three years. The organiza-
ton adopted as a permanent name 1.-The
Association OF Wooden and Worsted Manu-
facturers and Commission Houses
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Its Effect.

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph: New York
Man Ito Rhode Island man)-What is the
effect of the prohibitory law IN your o1a!e
trianism.
Rhode Island Man-Every body walks B.
milo or two into Connecticut for drinks.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
A Mystery Explained.

Cleveland Sun: Blinks-My mother-in
law? Oh, she's a model. Never understood
her to say an unpleasant word to me since
| was married.
Jinks-Indeed!
Rlinks s-Yes-shes tongue-tied.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
NO SUFFERING Whatever.
Injunction Granted.

E:v YoRx. Decamber 23.-Jadge La
cqalbsto to-day gianted an injunction re-
stEsOing Geo. w. Ballou and other officers
Of the San Pedro Mining Company from
aHDropriating stock to buy property of
tba 6andia Pipe Line Company.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
Amnesty to Refugees.

LONDON, December 22.-The Ameer OF
Afshanistan has offered to grant amnesty
to and restore the property OF all refugees
of the past nine years who will return to
Cabul. with the exception of the Barakizle
r;h ho
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-24
o,RE1LL ON TIE TRENCH
wn.t tho Clipper Gaul Thinks
Republic.

Nav o,Rell said to Boston journal IN
teryiewer on Monday: ,o thu effort
The great test will come when men ,u m,s;o rity
Will oc 'li"uu The French idea ot a
PRESIDENT is somewhat dlfieren. %.a 'fo OF the
American. In France the hseooatbins o,hiS % more @
Fresidsnt is looked to .%s as sov cro~n in Eng
ANALOGOUS % u 20 not pected to identify ltse,,
land, ana sitl 1 auy party or class As soon On
wnay o no,tieal leader is put into on1sv D narts +,
,o,es. in great measure s'' p'""'